A Bit About the Training
The Licensed Lay Ministry (Reader) training has been designed on an apprenticeship model. You will be studying theory and putting it into practice, both as part of the sessions you will find online, and in your your church (or churches in a benefice). This means you will be working closely with your incumbent (or the equivalent in a Vacancy) and your leadership team. During the course you will also be required to work with a Vocations Adviser (VA) who will be allocated to you once you start the pathway.
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Entry Requirements/Qualifications
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Regular attendance at your church for at least 6 months is essential and you will need to be batpised and confirmed (or be prepared to be baptised and confirmed during the course).
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You will also need the written support of your incumbent (or an identified supervisor in a Vacancy) and, for the final year, the written support of your PCC , your Vocations Advisor and a Vocations panel.
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To qualify for the course there is no formal educational requirement but you will need the ability to think and reflect critically and theologically.
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If you have certificate in theology or higher you may be able to use your prior learning so you can miss some modules. We will discuss this with you when we receive your application.
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How it Works
This pathway works in the same way as all other Certificate in Theology of Mission & Ministry pathways (which you can read more about here) but with the addition of tasks in your parish such as helping to lead services, preaching, being involved with missional work etc. You can find an outline of the course by clicking the 'Learn More' button below.
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The Qualification
There is no professional or academic qualification on completion of the course, but you will be licensed by the Bishop as an LLM(Reader) in your parish/benefice.
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Cost
All modules for years 1 and 2 cost a flat fee of £25 each, payable prior to commencement of each on but please don't let this be a barrier. If you think it might be an issue please let us know and we can help you. The final year modules are free of charge.
